Today's Dippit!

Quote

"There is no greater thing you can do with your life and your work than follow your passions – in a way that serves the world and you."

Richard Branson

Joke

Why aren’t dogs good dancers? Because they have two left feet!

Fun Fact

Although GPS is free for the world to use, it costs $2 million per day to operate. The money comes from American tax revenue.

Reading Fact

In countries where many adults read more, households are likely to have higher incomes.

History Fact

Undercover Sister

In 1913, Milunka Savić joined the Serbian army in her brother’s place, cutting her hair and donning men’s clothes. Her identity was only discovered after she was wounded in combat, but she had proven such a competent soldier, officers were hesitant to punish her. After attempting to send her to a nursing division, Savić insisted she would serve her country only in combat. The military relented, and she went on to fight in three wars and earn seven medals, including the Croix de Guerre and the British medal of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael. She may in fact be the most-decorated female combatant not only in Serbia, but in the entire history of warfare.

Movie/TV Trivia

12 Years A Slave

In order to better portray an alcoholic, Michael Fassbender had his makeup artist paint his mustache with alcohol so that the other actors would react naturally to the smell, as they would to a man who had been drinking heavily.

Movie/TV Quote

"You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together and blow." 

To Have and Have Not, 1944

Conversation Starter

What is your idea of the perfect day?

Writing Prompt

Your character has to sell the house where she grew up. A potential buyer comes to look at it and begins to talk about all of the changes she would make to the place. This upsets your character, who decides she wants to find a buyer who will leave everything the way it has always been....